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KENT BREEZE WIND FARMS

Construction Plan Report

MAY 2010

I B I G R O U P C O N S T R U C T I O N P L A N R E P O R T

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1

2. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................ 2

3. PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................... 3

4. CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES ............................................................ 5

5. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, MITIGATION MEASURES, AND MONITORING ................ 12

Appendix 1 – Conceptual Site Plans Appendix 2 – Construction Materials and Equipment Details Appendix 3 – Technical Memos (Water Resources)


Kent Breeze CorporationMacLeod Windmill Project Inc.


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1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this management plan is to outline the methodology to be used by Kent Breeze

Corporation & MacLeod Windmill Project in implementing construction activities during the

construction phase of the Kent Breeze Wind Farms projection in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The report fulfills the requirement of Item 2 in Table 1 of Ontario Regulation 359/09. The

proponents are proposing to construct two 4-turbine wind farms at the following locations:

Project 1 – Part Lots 8-11, Concession 1, in the geographic Township of Camden, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, on the south side of Smoke Line, east of Huffs Side Road; and

Project 2 – Part Lots 4-6, Concession 1 & 2, in the geographic Township of Camden, in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, on the north and south side of Smoke Line, west of Huffs Side Road.

The original owners of the proponent companies are the owners of all the lands and are involved in

the day-to-day farming of the subject lands, and as such have made great efforts to establish good

relations with the local community and plan to be a long-term member of the community. Suncor,

the new owner of the proponent companies, continues to work with both the original developers and

the community to foster positive working relationships. During construction, the company’s

emphasis will always be on control and mitigation of wind farm effects on the local community and

the environment.

The goal of the proponents during the construction of the wind farm projects will be:




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Safe work performance; On-schedule facility completion; Quality assurance (QA); Municipal cooperation; and Excellent community relations.

2. PURPOSE

This document will provide general information to neighbours and the general public, municipal staff

and the Provincial approval authority regarding the wind farm projects as well as outline

implementation procedures and protocols. This will facilitate understanding of the construction of

the wind farm.

2.1 Scope of the Construction Plan

The Construction Plan includes the following specific areas:

Construction Activities – This section addresses the pre-construction studies, construction surveys,

project management, and all aspects of construction of the project to be completed before the

operational stage of the projects is reached.

Construction Timeframe – This section addresses the expected timeframe from the commencement

of construction to the point at which the project begins to operate.

Environmental Impacts of Construction Activities and Mitigation Measures – This portion of the

Construction Plan addresses any expected negative environmental impacts as a result of

construction activities based on background research. The section also outlines the commitments

by the owners of the wind farms to mitigate any negative environmental impacts.




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3. PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

3.1 Pre-Construction Surveys

3.1 .1 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS

Site surveys will be carried out to accurately record the exact locations and position of the wind

turbines, the access road routes, and various terminal points and interfaces of the services

required, in conformance with the site plans provided in Tab 4 of this application, the Design and

Operations Report. Prior to proceeding with construction, the survey will clearly identify, for the

construction crews:

Access roads, cable routing;

Wind turbine locations;

Limits of the construction service area and temporary storage area;

Electrical distribution line connections and arrangement; and

The proximity of overhead lines, natural gas, water, communication, power supply and drainage point connections as necessary.

The survey will be undertaken by an Ontario Land Surveyor who will define, on plan, the boundaries

of the facilities related to the legal property survey and UTM coordinates, NAD83, for registration of

the plan after construction is complete. Levels will be taken as necessary to fully define the site

profile and will be used as the vertical and horizontal control points for the project.

3 .1 .2 ELECTRICAL WORK

The following electrical work will be undertaken to finalize the detailed electrical design of the

projects:

Short Circuit Study – to evaluate and determine the peak duty and maximum break duty fault currents on all of the wind turbines and the interconnecting switchgear of the grid systems.

Electrical System Coordination Study – to fully specify power fuse ratings, protective relay characteristics and settings, ratios and characteristics;

Grounding System Study - utilizing information on soil resistivity that has been made available through on-site testing.

It is noted that, because the wind turbine generating equipment produces electricity at the distribution system voltage where the project interconnects (27.6kV), no substation transformers are required for the project. Instead of a substation, electrical lines will collect at a switching station complete with a metering device and various




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protection equipment where it will then connect to the Hydro One 27.6kV distribution system.

3.2 Site Supervision

The pre-construction activities will be managed by lead discipline engineers reporting to a Project

Manager. Detailed engineering packages will be provided for the procurement of engineered

equipment from vendors and third party suppliers. Detailed engineering drawings and material take-

off lists will be provided for procuring bulk electrical materials and construction of the balance of

plant.

The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for managing this phase of the project. Senior

discipline engineers and the project manager will review and approve each of the vendors'

packages, drawings, specifications and designs to ensure that the design of the project will meet

the intended duty and will comply with specified requirements of the Owners.

3.3 Project Management

3.3 .1 ROLE

The Owner’s Project Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of the wind farm

projects. The Project Manager will be supported on the Project by off-site design, procurement,

project administration, planning/scheduling, construction management and supervision and other

personnel assigned from affiliated companies, as required, to manage subcontractors and to self-

perform work required to complete the Project.

3 .3 .2 SITE CONSTRUCTION

The Project Manager, or delegated team member, will monitor and review all aspects of the

construction of the project to ensure that the work is undertaken safely in accordance with the

requirements of the drawings and specifications and in accordance to the project programme. The

Project Manager will be responsible for the entire projects site activities until the construction phase

of the projects close out. The Project Manager will be assisted and supported at various times

throughout the construction phase by construction superintendents; civil and electrical personnel;

commissioning and quality control; and/or health and safety professionals.

3 .3 .3 SITE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIB IL IT IES

The Project Manager and the team will:

Maintain good safety and health programs and practices as well as good environment control programs as part of all work activities;




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Execute site construction, installation and testing of equipment to a high standard of quality;

Act as an interface with operational staff, the subcontractors, third party inspectors (TPI) and other organizations involved with the Project;

Manage any environmental and safety issues during construction and commissioning;

Assist the Commissioning Engineer and their team in conducting site tests, including pre-commissioning, plant start-up, commissioning and supervise the TPI as required;

Organize and attend regular site co-ordination meetings, progress meetings and prepare minutes of meetings;

Maintain on-site, complete and proper records of the progress of the Project;

Maintain accounts and records of the cost of the works;

Maintenance of correct as-built drawings reflecting all changes and modifications;

Training of operations and maintenance personnel; and

Construction completion, testing and commissioning of all balance of plant items.

3 .3 .4 SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Subcontract control will be conducted to ensure that any subcontractors carry out their work at the

site in accordance with the Project safety and quality requirements and complete their work in

accordance with the Project schedule. Any subcontractors will be controlled, with emphasis on

safety; control of technical information; fulfilling reporting requirements; inspection and testing of

construction material; and non-conformance and quality control.

4. CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES

4.1 Materials

Construction of the project will involve the materials outlined in the attached Appendix 2 (Materials

Description). Heavy machinery, metal re-bar and wiring will be stored temporarily at the

construction service area and temporary storage area (Appendix 1). Aggregate for the access

roads and turbine staging areas will be delivered on-site as required. Upon completion of the roads

and underground cabling, concrete for the turbine foundations will be delivered as required.

Following curing of the concrete, turbines will be delivered and temporarily laid down adjacent to

foundation areas. It is anticipated that the temporary turbine lay down areas will not last longer than

4-5 days as installation of an individual turbine can be completed within this approximate timeframe.




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4 .1 .1 TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SITE

The following chart outlines the detailed size, type and approximate number of trucks used to

construct the project. It is estimated that approximately 3882 trips will be required through this

process.

Task Description Number of loads

Mobilization and Offices Office and Storage Set up. Approximately 4 loads for each 6 contractors

24

Large Equipment Deliveries 2 Excavator 2 floating 4

2 Loader 2 floating 4

1 Grader 2 floating 2

2 80-Ton Crane 2 floating 4



Access Road Materials Soil Excavation and Spread 1/2 quantity - 15,652 m³

525

granular A & B 850

Crane pad and erection Area Excavation 335

Backfill 270

Foundation Excavation 750

Engineering Fill 35

Mud Slab 7m³ per truck 55

Concrete footing 640

Concrete Pumps 24

Formwork 8 floating total 16

Steel Reinforcement 2 loads per footing

16

Anchor bolts and adaptor 8

Wind Turbines 16 truck loads for each tower 128

Cable and Trenching Cable reel delivery 20

Trenching equipment (2 sets) transport

4

Directional drilling equipment transport

4

Electrical Misc Major Equipment Deliveries 6

HONI line work deliveries 2

General Delivery Not Elsewhere Listed

Assume 2 delivery per week for the construction duration

32

Total loads 3882




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4.2 Construction Equipment

Construction of the project will involve the machinery outlined in the attached Appendix 2

(Construction Equipment). Such machinery will involve noise and dust emissions to within norms

established for the construction industry in Ontario. Movement of earth and travel on turbine access

roads will generate small amounts of dust which will fall on the project area. Water sprayers for the

purposes of dust control are planned for public and turbine access roads as required by the

municipality.

Fuels (diesel and gasoline), lubricants (motor oils, hydraulic oils), and coolants (glycol blends) are

used in the construction equipment; typical refuelling practice for mobile equipment is as follows:

re-fuelling for smaller vehicles will take place at the construction service area (Appendix 1) that include a 500 gallon (double wall, vacuum) fuel tank, complete with fuel pump and safeties such as excess flow valves, and level limit controls

for larger vehicles and cranes that cannot come to the construction service area, fuel is taken to them in fuel trucks;

spill kits are available at the construction service area and within fuel trucks.

Equipment is transported to and from the project area on flatbed trailers (referred to as "floated")

between each wind turbine site, as well as on/off site where it is not permitted for the equipment to

travel on public roads. In general, machines with "tracks" have to be floated (tracked cranes, front

end loader) over public roads.

4.3 Wind Turbines

4.3 .1 STORAGE

The majority of the project components will be temporarily stored at a central location identified in

Appendix 1 (Temporary Storage Area). Wind turbines may be stored in this location, or, if delivery

schedules permit, stored adjacent to the individual

permanent erection locations.

4 .3 .2 FOUNDATIONS

Wind turbine foundation areas will be excavated by

tracked excavators to a depth of 2.5 meters (m). The

projects will employ the use of piled foundations (see

picture) due to local soil conditions which include a flat,

soft, thick upper strata. The excavation compromises




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the existing drainage tiles within the field resulting in some collection of surface water after a rain

event. As a result small quantities of surface water may be required to be pumped from the

excavation. Due to the shallow depth of the turbine bases (2.5m), the depth of the surrounding

water table (approximately 5 metres) and the permeability of the soils, groundwater is not expected

to enter the excavation (see Dewatering Memorandum - Appendix 3). Water collected in the

foundation would be limited to surface water run-off during a rain event, thus dewatering activities

would be periodic with precipitation events. Dewatering methods will employ a silt bag on the end

of the pump discharge and use a sump as a suction point to pick up less saturated soil. Given the

small amount of dewatering required, the outlets for any dewatering activities will be located

adjacent to foundation areas and directed away from crops to avoid crop damage.

4 .3 .3 TURBINE ERECTION

Wind turbine erection will be carried out using a crawler crane or truck mounted crane across

identified access roads on privately owned lands. All movement of heavy machinery is conducted

by engineered lifts. A crane movement plan will be expedited with the objective of minimizing

impacts to public rights-of-way and public traffic.

Turbines will be installed as per specifications provided by GE Energy. Wind turbine erection will

occur when conditions allow for safe assembly conditions including wind speed and meteorological

conditions. Wind speeds on-site will be measured at ½ hour intervals using a wind anemometer

located on the top of the main crane.

4.4 Electrical Infrastructure

These projects are distribution level projects and

do not require the construction of any electrical

transformers or transmission lines and as a result

will contain no noise generating equipment. Two

self-contained electrical switching stations (see

picture) will be delivered on flatbed trailers and

mounted on concrete pads at the identified

locations. Underground cabling will connect to the

switching stations at these locations and be

connected directly to the existing Hydro One Networks 27.6kv lines overhead.




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4.5 Timing

4.5 .1 OBJECTIVE

The development of an achievable and comprehensive schedule is essential to the success of the

Project. A project schedule will be updated, based on approval of the REA application, which will

form the basis of progress monitoring and act as principal indicator toward overall completion of the

Project.

The subcontractor programmes will be reviewed to ensure that they accurately reflect the sequence

and timing of Project activities. If any anomalies are identified, the Project Manager will discuss

these with the subcontractors to ensure that the detailed schedule is agreed to and is acceptable to

all parties.

4 .5 .2 TIMELINE

It is expected that project construction will take approximately six (6) months to complete.

Construction of the project will begin as soon as building permits are granted by the Municipality of

Chatham-Kent. Timing of activities will be as follows:

Mobilization and office setup: 1-2 weeks

Large equipment deliveries: 1-2 weeks

Access road and crane pad / erection area construction: 4-8 weeks

Foundations: 6-12 weeks

Wind Turbines 2-4 weeks

Cable and Trenching 2-4 weeks

Approximate timing of construction phase: 16-24 weeks

Hours of operation for the above-noted activities will range from 8-12 hours a day depending on

seasonal limitations and project deadlines. Construction activities will generally not occur outside

the hours of 7am to 7pm. However, some construction activities may happen outside of this

timeframe for items such as concrete finishing, late deliveries, critical lifts (may best be done later in

the evening when winds reduce), and bolt ups once tower sections are put in place, which need to

be secured before releasing the crane. These after-hours activities will not produce noise

exceeding the municipal guidelines.

4.6 Temporary Uses of Land

A construction service area and temporary storage area is identified on the conceptual plan being

within and adjacent to the existing machine shed located on-site (Appendix 1). The approximate




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outdoor temporary storage area will be 0.75 hectares in size. These lands are currently used for

storage and field crop agricultural purposes and will be used for such purposes after the completion

of the construction phase of the project in accordance with the above-noted timing of this phase of

the project.

4.7 Excavation Materials

All areas of disturbance due to construction of project components will be remediated for

agricultural purposes. All topsoil excavated will be used elsewhere on-site for agricultural

improvements where possible. Approximately half of the fill excavated for turbine foundations will

be required to be trucked off-site. Such off-site materials will be clean and offered to surrounding

landowners or taken to area contractors for future construction purposes. Such activities would

involve approximately 5000m³ of clean fill and 150 vehicle trips.

4.8 Traffic Management

The purpose of this section is to identify the safety measures, transport routes, monitoring and

rehabilitation of municipal roads as needed over the duration of the project construction. The intent

will be to maintain safe use of the roadways and minimize interference with the existing farm and

passenger traffic around the wind farm sites.

4 .8 .1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION

The Project Manager will meet with the municipality to identify the location of the temporary laydown

area, the expected use of abutting roads, any road improvements or changes needed for access

points or drain crossings in accordance with established municipal criteria. The Project Manager

will identify the expected number of days of construction and hours of construction. It is expected

the construction process will take six months. The Project Manager will advise the municipality of

any unexpected changes to transport routes or timing due to delays. The Project Manager will work

with the Municipality to determine best routes and timing related to school bus routes.

The Project Manager and the municipal roads superintendent will inspect the proposed access

routes to the construction sites to confirm the road conditions, sight lines, signage locations, drain

crossings, and need for possible road improvements. This inspection will form the base line for

future road rehabilitation as required. The Project Manager and municipality will determine a

reasonable deposit in the form of a letter of credit or parental company guarantee to ensure

rehabilitation of any road damage.




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4 .8 .2 CONSTRUCTION

The Project Manager will manage traffic in accordance with all Provincial and municipal laws in the

applicable jurisdiction. The Project Manager will ensure that the appropriate signage is posted at

the entrance and exit to the construction site, warning of the activity. The Project Manager will

provide the necessary personnel to ensure safe ingress, egress, and traffic flow, to and through the

project area as needed. The site will ensure safe turning movements to and from the site to avoid

the need to back onto public roads. During construction all signage, signalling and related controls

will be undertaken in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Ministry of

Transportation Division 5, Temporary Conditions, April, 1987.

The Project Manager will ensure the road is maintained and cleaned as needed in accordance with

municipal standards. On a weekly basis, the Project Manager will ensure that no construction

debris or mud from the site is left on the public roadway. The Project Manager will report any

damage resulting from construction activity to the municipality.

4 .8 .3 POST-CONSTRUCTION

Once construction of the projects is completed, the Project Manager will undertake an inspection of

public roads used during construction with municipal staff to identify any required maintenance or

damage. The results of the inspection will be documented. Where road damage is identified, the

Project Manager will obtain estimates to repair the road to the pre-construction condition. The

Project Manager will also restore any temporary site access points and remove any temporary road

improvements related to the project. The municipality will return the deposit upon satisfactory

inspection of the public roads and any repair work within three months of the end of construction.




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5. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, MITIGATION MEASURES, AND MONITORING

This section gives detailed descriptions of the potential negative environmental impact that may be

encountered during the construction phase, in or within 300 metres of the project area. Following

each description are details of how the proponents will address any negative effects through

mitigation and impact management measures. Next, a summarization of the expected net

effect will be outlined based on any mitigation and impact management measures. Such net

effects will be described on the following basis:

Minimal – potential negative effects may be encountered during construction phase, but is

otherwise not encountered during life of project;

Low – potential negative effects may result in small deviations to the baseline data, but

further commitments are not normally required;

Medium – potential negative effects may result in significant but stable deviations to the

baseline data, and further commitments through research, monitoring, should be

considered;

High – potential negative effects could create unsustainable impacts and are considered

a concern. Further commitments should be considered to reduce effects.

Finally, each subsection will conclude with a discussion of future commitments where necessary

based on level of net effects.

5.1 Potential Negative Effects – Surface and Groundwater

5 .1 .1 IMPACT

5.1.1.1 Surface water

During the construction period of the wind farms, a potential exists for negative impacts to surface

water features in the project area as a result of soil runoff and/or erosion, particularly where

crossing of municipal drains is required during construction of access roads and underground

cabling. The only surface water on site is in the form of drainage ditches adjacent to roads.

5.1.1.2 Groundwater

During the construction period of the wind farms, a potential would exist for negative impacts to

groundwater quality primarily as a result of turbine base construction.




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5.1.1.3 Accidental Spills

During the construction period of the wind farms, a potential would exist for the accidental spilling of

oil/fuel related to construction machinery and generator equipment.

5 .1 .2 MIT IGATION AND IMPACT MANAGEMENT MEASURES


The proponents will utilize a combination of best management practices (BMP’s); DFO supervision

(through the LTVCA as the acting DFO agents); and in the case of the Shaw-Ferguson Drain

crossing, a permit issued by the Saint Clair River Conservation Authority (SCRCA) in co-operation

with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). The DFO will require construction in

accordance with their Operational Statement for High Pressure Directional Drilling and Operational

Statement for Culvert Maintenance. The list of BMP’s is included in Appendix 3 to this report.

5.1.2.2 Groundwater

The proponents will utilize best management practices (BMP’s) to prevent groundwater

contamination. The list of BMP’s is included in Appendix 3 to this report. Groundwater

contaminated from accidental spills is not anticipated if the mitigation measures below are

implemented and contained to avoid contact with the groundwater table.


Any accidental spills will be dealt with immediately in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of the

Environment’s Spills and Discharges Reporting Protocol as required by the Ontario Environmental

Protection Act (s.92 and s.15) and Ontario Regulation 675/98. All construction vehicles transporting

fuels during construction will be supplied with a spill kit for limiting the migration of the spills.

Personnel will be trained on what actions to take should a accidental spill occur. Should a spill

occur the proponent will remediate the contaminated area in accordance with Ontario Regulation

347.

5 .1 .3 NET EFFECT


The net effects to any surface water features based on the background research and after all

mitigation and impact management measures outlined in the technical memorandums (Appendix 3)

are implemented will be minimal.

5.1.3.2 Groundwater

The net effects to any groundwater resources based on the background research after all mitigation

and impact management measures outlined in the technical memorandums (Appendix 3) are

implemented will be minimal.




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Should any accidental spills occur, it is expected that compliance with the impact management

procedures outlined, will result in minimal net effects.

5 .1 .4 FUTURE COMMITMENTS


None required as construction phase is temporary.

5.1.4.2 Groundwater




5.2 Potential Negative Effects – Land Use

5.2 .1 IMPACT

Construction activities may inhibit enjoyment of use of surrounding land uses. The construction

activities will impact the agricultural land use of a small percentage of the land the project is situated

on during the 6 month construction phase.


Abidance by this document will ensure that construction activities occur in accordance with best

management practices. Upon completion of the construction phase (approximately 6 months) this

effect will be removed.

5 .2 .3 NET EFFECT

The net effect of construction activities on surrounding land uses is temporary in nature and may

therefore be considered minimal.


None required.




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5.3 Potential Negative Effects – Air and Noise

5.3 .1 IMPACT

5.3.1.1 Air pollutants

Construction activities will involve the use of heavy machinery (ie. trucks, cranes) that emit air

pollutants consistent with any construction project.

5.3.1.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

As with air pollutants described above, the construction phase of the project will require heavy

machinery that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

5.3.1.3 Dust / Odour

The construction phase of the project will require heavy machinery that creates dust during dry

months and odour related to vehicle emissions.

5.3.1.4 Construction Noise

The construction phase of the project will require heavy machinery that creates noise associated

with vehicle movements.



All heavy duty vehicles operating in southern Ontario (diesel and non-diesel) are subject to the

Ministry of the Environment’s Drive Clean vehicle emissions testing program.


As above, the MOE Drive Clean requirements will address CO² emissions associated with

construction vehicles.

5.3.2.3 Dust/Odour

The proponents will undertake water spraying of access roads during dry months to reduce dust;

minimize construction vehicle idling on public rights-of-way; and cleanup of debris on public rights-

of-way caused by construction vehicles.


The proponents will restrict hours of construction activities based on enforced municipal standards,

and abide by any regulations regarding idling on public rights-of-way in proximity to off-site noise

receptors. The proponents will ensure effective mufflers are installed on all diesel exhausts. The

proponents will keep traffic as much as possible to Huff's Side Road and minimize traffic on roads




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with a greater number of dwellings such as on Smoke Line. The proponents will restrict engine

braking along sensitive public roads such as Huff's Side Road, Evergreen Line, and Smoke Line.

5 .3 .3 NET EFFECT


Any net effects associated with air pollutants are temporary and minimal in terms of the lifespan of

the project.


Any net effects associated with CO² emissions are temporary and minimal in terms of the lifespan of

the project.

5.3.3.3 Dust/Odour

Any net effects associated with dust and odour is temporary in nature and minimal in terms of the

lifespan of the project.


Any net effects associated with construction noise are temporary in nature and minimal in terms of

the lifespan of the project.






5.3.4.3 Dust/Odour




5.4 Potential Negative Effects – Natural Environment

5.4 .1 IMPACT

5.4.1.1 Wildlife

During the construction period there may exist a potential for faunal disturbance as a result of

construction noise and human presence on the project area. The two species of concern in the




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Study Area are the Bald Eagle and the Eastern Fox Snake. The Natural Heritage Study (NHS)

report did not identify any significant faunal habitat or corridors within the Study Area. The NHS also

indicates that provided the project components are not located within any woodlots in the Study

Area there will be no direct impacts on faunal wildlife. Some disturbance to hedgerows and scrub

vegetation area will occur with underground cable routing at MacLeod-4 and in the area located

between MacLeod-1 turbine and the southwesterly direct drill location under the Mason Drain as

shown on the Conceptual Site Plan. However such activities are expected to occur late in the

calendar year based on the project schedule and therefore not disturb any bird nesting areas.

The Avian Impact Study specifically noted the bald eagle nesting location along the Thames River

as a potential area of concern. The bald eagle nesting location was confirmed as being over 1km

south of the project area, which is beyond the 800m tertiary buffer for such nesting locations as

described by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

5.4.1.2 Fish

Several water crossings have been identified for access road construction and cabling routes.

However, refined site planning has eliminated all surface water crossings, with only direct drilling

required under drain crossings. Construction at water crossings may have an impact on

downstream fish habitat. The NHS indicates the majority of watercourses in the project area are

agricultural drains that are intermittent and ephemeral in nature.

5.4.1.3 Migratory Birds

During the construction phase of the project there may exist a potential for negative effects to

migratory birds. However, the relatively small area of the projects and absence of any other

planned projects within the surrounding 5 kilometres would allow for alternative routes for migratory

birds. In addition, the project areas include no staging areas for migratory birds. Spring and fall

migration studies indicate that the majority of migrating birds fly well above or below the swept area

of the wind turbines. The turbine erection is scheduled for late December early January after the

fall migration period.

5.4.1.4 Bats

Past research indicates that bat mortality is lowest in open grassland and farmland away from

forests and shorelines. The NHS also indicates there are no known bat hibernacula, potential bat

habitat or linear habitat features in the project areas.


5.4.2.1 Wildlife

To mitigate any potential impacts on wildlife habitat, the wind farms have been designed to locate

all project components including turbines, access roads, cabling and switching station outside of




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any woodlots located on the subject lands. The following paragraphs outline how previous

mitigation measures have been addressed through reduction of the project area and refined site

planning.

Recommended impact management measures related to ensuring the protection of the local bald

eagles and their nest site(s) were identified in the original Avian Study when the project area

included lands south of Longwoods and adjacent to the Thames River and within the 800 metre

tertiary buffer zone of nest location, and included:

Placement of turbines at maximum practical distance from the noted nest locations, and

the Thames River in general.

Restriction of construction activities so that they do not occur near the nest site between

the time of initial return of parents to the nest to 3 or 4 weeks after fledging.

Restrictions on operation of those turbines closest to the nest site during the same period

noted above for restrictions on construction activity.

Given that the project area has removed all lands south of Longwoods Road and do not include any

construction activities within 1km of the nesting location, which is beyond the 800 metre tertiary

buffer area of bald eagle nesting locations, these mitigation measures have been met to protect the

nesting sites along the Thames River.

Recommended mitigation measures to limit disruption of the Eastern Fox Snake habitat are to

conduct proper timing of culvert installation. Construction activities near the habitat of the eastern

fox snake should be completed during the hibernation period.

5.4.2.2 Fish

The proponents have consulted with the local conservation authorities in their capacity as

representatives of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and have not identified any

concerns. Mitigation measures will include construction in accordance with the DFO Operational

Statement for High Pressure Directional Drilling and Operational Statement for Culvert

Maintenance, administered through permitting (SCRCA) and/or direct DFO supervision (LTVCA).


Mitigation recommendations for migratory birds include placing all turbines as far as possible from

the Thames River and restricting operation of the turbines during periods of heavy fog. It is noted

that during the construction phase, turbines will not be in operation, and therefore will not be

rotating. Operational mitigation measures are discussed in the Design & Operations Report.




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5.4.2.4 Bats

Mitigation measures for protecting bats include locating wind turbines at least 50 metres from

woodlots. It is noted that during the construction phase, turbines will not be in operation, and

therefore will not be rotating. Operational mitigation measures are discussed in the Design &

Operations Report.

5 .4 .3 NET EFFECT

5.4.3.1 Wildlife

It is anticipated based on the recommended mitigation and impact management measures and

subsequent wind farm design that the net effects to any faunal wildlife will be low.

In regards to the bald eagle nesting locations, the initial Avian Impact Study included studying lands

for potential project components south of Longwoods Road and adjacent to the Thames River.

Subsequent wind farm design work has removed lands south of Longwoods Road from the project

area and placed the nearest turbine approximately 1.7 kilometres from the identified bald eagle

nesting site, and the nearest areas of construction activities over 1 kilometre from the nesting

location, and 750 metres north of the Thames River in general. Based on these mitigation

measures, the expected net effects to bald eagles and their nesting sites in the area is low.

5.4.3.2 Fish

Based on compliance with the DFO operational statements and the required permit for crossing the

Shaw-Ferguson Drain (SCRCA), the expected net effects to fish habitat are minimal.


Based on the monitoring conducted on-site and location and features of Study Area, there is no

obvious reason to expect significant occurrence of migratory birds, particularly at turbine height, in

the Project Area. As such the expected net effects to migratory birds are low.

5.4.3.4 Bats

Based on the background research and placement of turbines almost 3 times beyond the

recommended 50 metre setback, it is expected the net effect to bats and bat habitat will be minimal.

5 .4 .4 COMMITMENTS

5.4.4.1 Wildlife

Future commitments for determining effects to wildlife include additional field monitoring efforts

conducted in the first year of operations. Details of such commitments will be confirmed by the local

conservation authorities and/or Environment Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service.




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5.4.4.2 Fish

There are no proposed future commitments to address the net effects to fish habitat.


Future commitments for determining effects to migratory birds include additional field monitoring

efforts conducted for up to three years in accordance with the Ministry of Natural Resources

requirements during the operational phase of the projects. Operational commitments are discussed

in the Design & Operations Report.

5.4.4.4 Bats

Future commitments for determining effects to bats and bat habitat include additional field

monitoring efforts conducted for up to three years in accordance with the Ministry of Natural

Resources requirements during the operational phase of the projects. Operational commitments

are discussed in the Design & Operations Report.

5.5 Potential Negative Effects – Resources

5.5 .1 IMPACT

5.5.1.1 Prime Agricultural Lands

The project components will require approximately 75,000 m² of Canada Land Inventory Class 2

soils to be taken out of agricultural production.

5.5.1.2 Agricultural Production

The landowners will lose approximately 1.7% of their lands that are currently used for cash crop

purposes.



All areas of disturbance due to construction of project components will be remediated for

agricultural purposes. All topsoil excavated will be used elsewhere on-site for agricultural

improvements where possible.


Access roads will be designed in a manner that minimizes the length required and locates them as

close to the edge of cultivated fields as possible.




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5 .5 .3 NET EFFECT


The proposed mitigation measures will result in a net effect on prime agricultural lands which is

minimal.


The proposed mitigation measures will result in a net effect on agricultural production which is

minimal.



None required.


None required.

5.6 Potential Negative Effects – Socio-Economic

5.6 .1 IMPACT

Construction and delivery traffic will result in temporary short-term disruptions for local traffic. The

probability for traffic accidents is also increased where construction vehicles are entering/exiting

private lands along rural roads.


Impact management measures related to such issues as hours of construction activity, required

road closures, and road maintenance and repairs will be undertaken in accordance with municipal

regulations. Signs warning of construction activity will be provided in accordance with requirements

of the applicable road authority.

5 .6 .3 NET EFFECT

The impacts of construction traffic on surrounding roads are temporary in nature (approx. 6 months)

and are therefore considered to have minimal net effect.


None required




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5.7 Potential Negative Effects – Heritage and Culture

5.7 .1 IMPACT

A Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment was conducted and determined that there is a moderate to

high potential for archaeological resources due to the location of the project area, particularly its

proximity to the Thames River. There are no protected heritage properties that are part of the

project or within 120 metres of the project area that would be impacted by construction activities.


A Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment was undertaken and determined the potential for

archaeological materials where construction of project components is to occur for two turbine

locations. A Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment was undertaken at those 2 locations. The results

have indicated no concerns with proceeding with construction at the locations identified in the

Project Description Report. The Ministry of Tourism and Culture has signed off on the

archaeological assessments.

5 .7 .3 NET EFFECT

The net effect to archaeological and heritage resources is considered minimal given the mitigation

measures used to document and recover any potential archaeological materials, and the absence

of any cultural heritage resources on the project area.


There are no further commitments proposed without results from the detailed Stage 2 assessment.

5.8 Potential Negative Effects – Waste

5.8 .1 IMPACT

Construction activities will result in use of lubricating and hydraulic fluids that require proper

disposal.


Any hazardous wastes shall be disposed of at provincially licensed facilities.




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5 .8 .3 NET EFFECT

Proper disposal of any hazardous wastes during the construction period suggests that the net effect

of this issue is minimal.


The facilities will be licensed as a waste generation facility as per Ontario Regulation 347 and will

be subject to regulated disposal of waste at licensed facilities. Emergency spill kits will be

maintained in the project areas at all times during the construction phase. Operational

commitments are discussed in the Design & Operations Report.

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APPENDIX 2 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND EQU IPMENT DETAILS

Prepared by R.Skinner3-May-10

General Description of Materials Used For Construction

Kent Breeze CorporationKent Breeze Wind Farm and MacLeod Windmill Project (8 Ea x 2.5 MW = 20MW, 2 Points of Interconnection)GE 2.5 x I with a 100m rotor and 85 m tower hightDeliveries: Heavy (Mult-Axle) Vehicle Movements To/From Each Wind Turbine Location, or Common Areas

Item Description Qty Unit Deliveries Comments

11.1 General Costs / Suppervision & Site Cost

Mob and Demob (General Contractor) 1 LS 6 Office Trailers and Equipment Mob and Demob (Electrical Contractor) 1 LS 6 Office Trailers and Equipment Const. Facilities, Temporary Areas/Cleanup 1 LS inc. Fencing / Barriers / Signage 1 LS 1 Temp road maintenance - contract snow removal / dust control 4 Mths 0 See construction equipment Commissioning, Temporary Power (Diesel generators) 1 LS 1 Truck mounted diesel generator if req'd Sanitation Units, Janitorial Service 4 Mths 12 Waste bins / portable toiletsTotal Construction Indirects & General Items 26

2 Civil Works

2.1 Improve Existing Roads/ Drainage Regrading at Tracks 488 m3 33 Granular A/B or pit run Intersection improvements (x3) 573 m3 38 Granular A/B or pit run Intersection improvements / pole signage relocation 1 ea 0 See construction equipment

Subtotal 712.2 New Access Roads 3,913 m straight and bends = total (m)

Soil Excavation and Spreading 14,674 m3 0 Spread on site Subgrade Compaction 39,130 m2 0 See construction equipment Geogrid 27,391 m2 16 7 m2/m Supply & Place Granular B (95% Comp) 11,739 m3 783 6m x 0.5m = 3 m3/m Supply & Place Granular A (100% compaction) 978 m3 65 5m x 0.05m = 0.25m3/m

Subtotal 8642.3 Crane Pads and Erection Areas 8 EA

Unclassified Excavation (for 16mx30m crane pad, surface dimensions) 5,880 m3 0 Spread on site Surface Timming/Preparation 1 Ea 0 See construction equipment Geogrid 3,840 m2 8 100% (30m x 16m)

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Subtotal 2892.4 Foundation for Wind Turbines 8 EA

Unclassified Excavation 10,960 m3 365 Assume 1/2 trucked off site, "clean" fill Engineered Fill 480 m3 32 Gradation control granular material Conduit, 4" PVC 1,920 m 8 240 m each, foundation to S&C switch Ground wire 4/0 copper 2,040 m 8 255 m each Mud slab - 15 MPa concrete 360 m3 51 mud slab: 15 cm x 300m2/ea Concrete - 30 MPa - Supply and Install 4,440 m3 634 Con volume 555 m3/Ea Formwork 444 m2 16 One steel / timber formwork set each Sika Grout - 55 Mpa 8 m3 8 1m3/turbine Steel Anchor Bolt System and Anchor Ring 8 Ea 8 Structural Steel Leveling Frame 8 ea 8 Concrete Finishing 3,330 m2 0 See construction equipment Reinforcing Steel - 400 MPa - Supply and Place 444,000 kg 16 100kg steel/m3 concrete Backfill - Unclassified Material 7,200 m3 0 Replacement of excavated material Dewatering 8 Ea 8 One portable pump set each if req'd Reinstate topsoil area 6,520 m2 0 Replacement of stockpiled topsoil

Subtotal 1,163Total Civil Works 2,387

3 Electrical Works3.2 27.6 kV Swiching Station

Civil Works, Subtotal (Details Below) Station Prep (Strip topsoil, Geogrid, Stone) - Clear and grub (50%) 600 m2 See construction equipment - Strip topsoil (50 x 25 x 0.3) x 2 300 m3 Stockpile on site - Place station stone (20 x 25 x 0.3) x 2 300 m3 20 - Install Geogrid (20*25) x 2 1,000 m2 1 - Cable Trench 100 m inc. in trenching - Station Drainage 200 m 1 Perforated PVC drainage tile





Concrete Slab (Switchgear building) 30 m3 4 Fence & Gate (Galvanized steel) 180 m 2

WTG Connection Station 27.6 kV Equipment Subtotal - 27.6 kV Switchgear: CB, PTs, CT 2 LS Installed in E House - 27.6 V / 600 V SST 2 LS Installed in E House - Grounding transformer and resistor 2 LS Installed in E House - Substation Protection Equipment (Relay, Panels, & cables) 2 set Installed in E House - SCADA hardware and programming 1 LS 1 Installed in service center (Demeter) - SCADA, misc telecomm equipment and connections 1 LS inc. - Revenue Metering 2 LS 1Switching station auxiliaries : - 27.6 kV Switchgear building & Services 2 LS In E House package - Outdoor lighting 2 LS 1 - Switching station grounding 500 m 1 - LV cables 2 LS - Aux. 600v & 120/240V AC Power System 2 LS In E House package - Aux 125VDC system, including DC cables 2 LS In E House packageE-House Package 2 ea 4

Subtotal 3627.6 kV Collection System U/G Collection System - TrenchesTrench for Single Circuit, neat quantity 7,977 m 1,000 mm trenching Excavation 4,800 m3 0 See construction equipment Sand Backfill 2,400 m3 160 0.6mx0.5m=0.3m3/m, included above Granular B Backfill 2,400 m3 160 0.3m3/m, included above

Subtotal 320

Directional Drill Allowance 7 EA 0 See construction equipmentq pDirectional Drill HDPE Casing, 4" 210 m 1 30m each

3.3 27.6 kV U/G Collection System Subtotal U/G 27.6 KV cables, neat quantity: 7,977 40 Cable reels AWG # 1, 3C CU 28kV 133% or equal in Alum 7,366 m inc. AWG 250, 3C CU 28kV 133% or equal in Alum 1,572 m inc. AWG 300, 3C CU 28kV 133% or equal in Alum 635 m inc. Additional cost for power cable steel armor 1 LS inc. Collection system grounding wire copper 4/0 9,572 m 8

Collection system fiber cables & auxiliaries 9,572 m 4 Collection system fiber auxiliaries 1 LS 1 Collection system control cable (8c, 14 AWG) 600 m 1 Cable terminations 48 set inc.

Cabe connectors 6 set inc. 34.5 kV, 25kA, S&C Vista Switchgear, cat # 853214-P94 8 each inc. 34.5 kV, 25kA, S&C Vista Switchgear, cat # TBA (3 pole) 1 each inc. S&C Switches 1 LS 2 Pad Mounted Lightning Arrestor 12 set inc. Concrete Bollards for Switches (Steel casing used for form) 8 each 8 Grounding for WTG (moved to foundations) moved m inc.

Subtotal 64

Total Electrical Works (3.1 to 3.3) 420

5 Turbine Erection (formerly in Suncor's Budget)5.1 Turbine Erection and Mechanical Completion 8 ea

- Turbine erection and mechanical completion - material deliveres 8 ea 144 Various - see GE document - Aviation Lights 5 ea inc.

Total Turbine Erection and Mechanical Completion 144





6 Owner's Scope Upgrade Existing Drainage/Drain Tile repairs - coupling kits (rubber) 200 Ea 1 Repair made by landowner Permanent Meteorlogical Towers 1 ea 2 Remediation of Local Roads - granular 6,000 m 50 25mm topping Riser Poles For Interconnection - wood, 50ft 6 ea 2 Hydro One scope Crane Pad Site Clearing (Brushing, Applicable to MacLeod 4) 10,560 m2 0 See construction equipment New Access Roads Granular Removal 1,200 m3 80 400m of passing lanes (the roads stay) New Access Roads Reinstate topsoil area 2,250 m3 0 See construction equipment Crane Pads Granular Removal 4,216 m3 281 Crane Pads Reinstate topsoil area 5,880 m3 0 See construction equipment Service Center, Renovations to Existing Property 1 LS 2 General materials, eg. drywall, timberTotal Owner's Scope 417

Total Construction Including Owner's Scope 3,394


General Description of Construction Equipment

Kent Breeze CorporationKent Breeze Wind Farm and MacLeod Windmill Project (8 Ea x 2.5 MW = 20MW, 2 Points of Interconnection)GE 2.5 x I with a 100m rotor and 85 m tower hightQuantity of Construction Equipment Movements to/from Each Wind Turbine and Common AreasEquipment is Floated (Loaded onto Flatbeds) Where not Mobile

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15tCrane Mobile

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11.1 General Costs / Suppervision & Site Cost

Mob and Demob (General Contractor) 1 LS 1 Crane to lift into place Mob and Demob (Electrical Contractor) 1 LS 1 Crane to lift into place Const. Facilities, Temporary Areas/Cleanup 1 LS inc. 1 Fencing / Barriers / Signage 1 LS 1 Loader to move materials as required Temp road maintenance - contract snow removal / dust control 4 Mths 0 12 Snow plow, water trucks Commissioning, Temporary Power (Diesel generators) 1 LS 0 Truck mounted diesel generator if req'd Sanitation Units, Janitorial Service 4 Mths 0 Waste bins / portable toilets General Material Movements for Maintenance and Pre-Comm 1 LS 8 8 Crane and flatbed truck to move partsTotal Construction Indirects & General Items 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 12

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2.1 Improve Existing Roads/ Drainage Regrading at Tracks 488 m3 0 1 1 1 Intersection improvements (x3) 573 m3 0 3 3 3

Construction Indirects & General Items, Civil and Electrical

p ( ) Intersection improvements / pole signage relocation 1 ea 1 1 2 Flatbed, pole puller (vehicle TBD)

Subtotal 1 0 0 0 0 5 4 4 22.2 New Access Roads 3,913 m

Soil Excavation and Spreading 14,674 m3 0 8 Spread on site Subgrade Compaction 39,130 m2 0 8 Geogrid 27,391 m2 8 Supply & Place Granular B (95% Comp) 11,739 m3 0 8 8 8 Supply & Place Granular A (100% compaction) 978 m3 0 8 8

Subtotal 8 0 0 0 16 0 24 16 02.3 Crane Pads and Erection Areas 8 EA

Unclassified Excavation (for 16mx30m crane pad, surface dimensions) 5,880 m3 0 Spread on site Surface Timming/Preparation 1 Ea 0 2 Geogrid 3,840 m2 8 Supply and Place Granular B 4,216 m3 0 8 8 8

Subtotal 8 0 0 0 8 2 8 8 02.4 Foundation for Wind Turbines 8 EA

Unclassified Excavation 10,960 m3 0 8 Assume 1/2 trucked off site, "clean" fill Engineered Fill 480 m3 0 8 Gradation controlled granular material Engineered Fill 480 m3 0 8 Gradation controlled granular material Conduit, 4" PVC 1,920 m 8 Ground wire 4/0 copper 2,040 m 8 Mud slab - 15 MPa concrete 360 m3 0 8 Concrete pump truck Concrete - 30 MPa - Supply and Install 4,440 m3 0 8 Concrete pump truck Formwork 444 m2 8 One steel / timber formwork set each Sika Grout - 55 Mpa 8 m3 8 8 On-site mixer and grout pump Steel Anchor Bolt System and Anchor Ring 8 Ea 8 Structural Steel Leveling Frame 8 ea 8 Concrete Finishing 3,330 m2 0 8 Vibration equipment Reinforcing Steel - 400 MPa - Supply and Place 444,000 kg 8 16 Bobcat to move materials to work area Backfill - Unclassified Material 7,200 m3 0 8 8 Replacement of excavated material Dewatering 8 Ea 0 8 Forklift or bobcat Reinstate topsoil area 6,520 m2 0 8 8 Replacement of stockpiled topsoil

Subtotal 56 0 0 0 24 8 16 0 56Total Civil Works 73 0 0 0 48 15 52 28 58

3 Electrical Works3.2 27.6 kV Swiching Station

Civil Works, Subtotal (Details Below)Civil Works, Subtotal (Details Below) Station Prep (Strip topsoil, Geogrid, Stone) - Clear and grub (50%) 600 m2 2 See construction equipment - Strip topsoil (50 x 25 x 0.3) x 2 300 m3 inc. Stockpile on site - Place station stone (20 x 25 x 0.3) x 2 300 m3 2 - Install Geogrid (20*25) x 2 1,000 m2 2 - Cable Trench 100 m 2 Trenching machine - Station Drainage 200 m 2 Backhoe Concrete Slab (Switchgear building) 30 m3 2 Concrete vibrator Fence & Gate (Galvanized steel) 180 m 2

WTG Connection Station 27.6 kV Equipment Subtotal - 27.6 kV Switchgear: CB, PTs, CT 2 LS Installed in E House - 27.6 V / 600 V SST 2 LS Installed in E House - Grounding transformer and resistor 2 LS Installed in E House - Substation Protection Equipment (Relay, Panels, & cables) 2 set Installed in E House - SCADA hardware and programming 1 LS Installed in service center (Demeter) - SCADA, misc telecomm equipment and connections 1 LS- Revenue Metering 2 LS 2 2 Electric utility truck with bucket - Revenue Metering 2 LS 2 2 Electric utility truck with bucket

Switching station auxiliaries : - 27.6 kV Switchgear building & Services 2 LS In E House package - Outdoor lighting 2 LS 2 Electric utility truck with bucket - Switching station grounding 500 m 2 Trenching machine - LV cables 2 LS inc. Trenching machine - Aux. 600v & 120/240V AC Power System 2 LS In E House package - Aux 125VDC system, including DC cables 2 LS In E House packageE-House Package 2 ea 2 Crane to place on foundation

Subtotal 6 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 1227.6 kV Collection System U/G Collection System - TrenchesTrench for Single Circuit, neat quantity 7,977 m

Excavation 4,800 m3 0 8 Trenching machine (floated between sites)

Sand Backfill 2,400 m3 0 Granular B Backfill 2,400 m3 0

Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Directional Drill Allowance 7 EA 0 7 Cable reel on trailer transported by truckDirectional Drill HDPE Casing, 4" 210 m 7 Driectional drill machine

3.3 27.6 kV U/G Collection System Subtotal

U/G 27.6 KV cables, neat quantity: 7,977 24 24Offloaded to laydown, later loaded onto trailers

AWG # 1, 3C CU 28kV 133% or equal in Alum 7,366 m inc AWG 250, 3C CU 28kV 133% or equal in Alum 1,572 m inc AWG 300, 3C CU 28kV 133% or equal in Alum 635 m inc Additional cost for power cable steel armor 1 LS inc Collection system grounding wire copper 4/0 9,572 m inc

Collection system fiber cables & auxiliaries 9,572 m inc

Collection system fiber auxiliaries 1 LS inc

Collection system control cable (8c, 14 AWG) 600 m inc

Cable terminations 48 set inc Cabe connectors 6 set inc 34.5 kV, 25kA, S&C Vista Switchgear, cat # 853214-P94 8 each 8 34.5 kV, 25kA, S&C Vista Switchgear, cat # TBA (3 pole) 1 each 1 34.5 kV, 25kA, S&C Vista Switchgear, cat # TBA (3 pole) 1 each 1 S&C Switches 1 LS Pad Mounted Lightning Arrestor 12 set Small item Concrete Bollards for Switches 8 each 8 Small item

Subtotal 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31

Total Electrical Works (3.1 to 3.3) 38 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 51


General Description of Construction Equipment

Kent Breeze CorporationKent Breeze Wind Farm and MacLeod Windmill Project (8 Ea x 2.5 MW = 20MW, 2 Points of Interconnection)GE 2.5 x I with a 100m rotor and 85 m tower hightQuantity of Construction Equipment Movements to/from Each Wind Turbine and Common AreasEquipment is Floated (Loaded onto Flatbeds) Where not Mobile

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5 Turbine Erection5.1 Turbine Erection and Mechanical Completion 8 ea

- Turbine erection and mechanical completion - truck offloading 8 ea 16 112 8 - Turbine erection and mechanical completion - erection 5 ea 0 8 8 112

Total Turbine Erection and Mechanical Completion 16 120 16 112 0 0 0 0 0

6 Owner's Scope

Upgrade Existing Drainage/Drain Tile repairs - coupling kits (rubber) 200Ea 20

Assumes misc. backhoe work on 10%, rest are exposed ready for repair and backfill

Permanent Meteorlogical Towers 1 ea 1 1 Remediation of Local Roads - granular 6,000 m 2 2 2 Assumes 2 regrading crews Riser Poles For Interconnection - wood, 50ft 6 ea 2 Hydro One scope Crane Pad Site Clearing (Brushing, Applicable to MacLeod 4) 10,560 m2 2 2 New Access Roads Granular Removal 1,200 m3 8 8 400m of passing lanes (the roads stay)p g ( y) New Access Roads Reinstate topsoil area 2,250 m3 inc. Crane Pads Granular Removal 4,216 m3 8 8 Crane Pads Reinstate topsoil area 5,880 m3 inc. See construction equipment Service Center, Renovations to Existing Property 1 LS General materials, eg. drywall, timberTotal Owner's Scope 3 1 0 0 20 18 2 2 0

Total Construction Including Owner's Scope 140 123 16 112 70 35 56 30 121 Grand Total = 703

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APPENDIX 3A – TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM (STORMWATER MANAGEMENT)

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Introduction

Kent Breeze Corporation and MacLeod Windmill Project Inc. (the Proponent) are proposing to develop a wind

energy project in the northern portion of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The Kent Breeze Wind Farms

Project (the Project) is a Class 4 wind facility consisting of eight wind turbines with a total nameplate generating

capacity of 20 megawatts (MW).

The Project will comprise a land area of 436 hectares (ha) and involves the construction of turbines, access

roads, and related electrical infrastructure to connect with the Hydro One overhead transmission corridor. There

are currently no plans to expand the Project beyond its current scope. The existing land use at the Project Area

is predominated by agriculture with some woodlot.

This technical memorandum was completed to assess the potential effects of stormwater runoff attributed to the

Project activities and to provide stormwater management options in accordance with Table 1 of O. Reg. 359/09

for a Renewable Energy Approval (REA); noting the following key tasks/objectives:

Develop a water balance analysis at the Project Area to determine the anticipated changes to runoff and

infiltration processes following the construction of the turbine foundations and access roads (i.e., land

surfaces of typically reduced permeability relative to existing conditions);

Outline additional approvals and authorizations that may be required (beyond Table 1 of O. Reg. 359/09);

and

Describe Best Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate the potential effects from stormwater runoff and

erosion during site preparation and construction.

The following sections detail each of the tasks/objectives identified above.

DATE October 18, 2010 PROJECT No. 10-1151-0123

TO Brad West Suncor Energy Products Inc.

CC Chris Scott

FROM Ian Callum EMAIL [email protected]

KENT BREEZE WIND FARMS – STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Brad West 10-1151-0123

Suncor Energy Products Inc. October 18, 2010

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Water Balance

Environment Canada (EC) meteorological water budget data for London, Ontario (1936-1998) was acquired to

develop a water balance at the Project Area. The water budget data obtained from EC is computed daily (and

summarized monthly) based on methods/principals described by Thornthwaite and Mather (1955). The models

used by EC to generate the meteorological information are based exclusively on temperature and precipitation

and involve a series of assumptions and limitations (Johnstone and Louie, Year Unknown).

The water balance analysis presented herein represents a screening level hydrological assessment. The model

applies lumped meteorological data to relatively uniform watershed characteristics; hence, the analysis is not an

exact quantification of water moving in specific areas of a given catchment or at specific times during the

season. However, the method is important in showing the relative proportions of water moving through different

flow pathways.

General Overview

The total amount of surface water that flows from a particular discharge point is a function of how much water is

gained and lost in the upstream catchment area. Precipitation (rainfall and snowmelt) represent the input to the

system, while evapotranspiration (ET) and soil storage represent losses to the total available free water. A net

gain of water is considered surplus and is available for runoff and/or infiltration. The water balance can be

summarized as follows:

Rainfall + Snowmelt – ET – Change in Soil Storage = Surplus (Runoff and/or Infiltration)

The water balance model combines accumulated rainfall and snowmelt to estimate total precipitation. Rainfall

represents precipitation when monthly mean temperatures are greater than 0oC. Snowmelt is computed when

snow is on the ground and monthly mean temperatures are greater than 0oC (i.e., depletion of snow storage;

accumulated precipitation during periods of sub-zero temperatures).

The potential or maximum ET is estimated, in this case, by the empirical Thornthwaite equation (using average

monthly temperature and hours of daylight) and represents the amount of water that would be evaporated or

transpired under saturated soil water conditions. The actual ET is the total evapotranspiration for the period of

study based on evapotranspiration demand, available soil water storage and the rate at which that soil water is

drawn from the ground (as defined by an established drying curve specific to the soil type).

The maximum soil storage is quantified using a Water Holding Capacity (WHC) that is based on guidelines

provided in the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual

(MOE, 2003). The WHC represents the total amount of water that can be stored in the soil capillaries and is

defined as the water content between the field capacity and wilting point (the practical maximum and minimum

soil water content, respectively). WHCs are specific to the soil type and land use, whereby values range from 50

mm for a shallow rooted crop over sand to 350 mm for mature forest over hard clay. For temperate region

watersheds, soil storage is relatively stable year round, remaining at or near field capacity with the exception of

the typical mid to late summer dry period. As such, the change in soil storage is a minor component in the water

balance, particularly at an annual scale.

Surplus water remains in the system after actual ET has been removed (ET demand is met) and the maximum

WHC is exceeded (soil water storage demand is met). The surplus is further allocated to runoff or infiltration and

is largely dependent on catchment conditions (i.e., land use and soil characteristics/properties). Some infiltrated

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water will be conveyed laterally in the near-surface soil layers as interflow and can re-surface at a point further

downgradient or report directly to a watercourse. A portion of infiltrated water may also report to the

groundwater zone as recharge.

Development of Model at Project Area

The water balance analysis was developed for each lot area where a turbine has been sited to estimate the

anticipated changes in runoff and infiltration processes under existing and proposed development conditions;

noting the following:

Average annual estimates of Precipitation were obtained from the EC meteorological water budget data for

London, Ontario.

Lot areas were delineated by soil type and land cover, whereby WHCs of 5 mm, 150 mm and 300 mm were

selected for the respective access roads (assumed to be 6 m wide) and turbine foundation (20 m by 20 m),

cultivated land of fine sandy loam and wooded areas of fine sandy loam.

Average annual estimates of Potential ET and Actual ET were obtained from the EC meteorological water

budget data for London, Ontario, where lot area specific ET was estimated based on the relative proportion

of each soil type / land cover.

Average annual surplus was estimated at each of the lot areas based on the net changes to the water

balance (see equation in overview section).

External drainage to lot areas (from upstream catchment areas) were assumed unaltered under existing

and proposed development conditions.

The average annual surplus at the various lot areas was distributed into runoff and infiltration components in

accordance with MOE Guidelines (MOE, 2003). Infiltration factors were chosen for the various land types and

multiplied by the total surplus to estimate the amount of annual infiltration: 0.7 (or 70%) for wooded areas; 0.6

(60%) for cultivated areas; and 0.0 (0%) for access roads and turbine foundations.

Results

The construction of less permeable surfaces (i.e., access roads and turbine foundations) on agricultural land

may affect stormwater runoff and infiltration rates, in turn affecting overall water surplus in the Project Area.

However, the area in which access roads and turbine foundations are constructed is relatively small compared to

the Project Area. Table 1 presents the results of the water balance analysis under existing and proposed

conditions. The anticipated increase in annual runoff (and associated decrease in annual infiltration) for lots

sited with a turbine is in the range of 0% to 3.9% or an average of 1.1 (relative to existing conditions). Overall,

the estimated change in the runoff/infiltration at the Project Area is considered negligible and hence does not

warrant further investigation.

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Table 1: Anticipated Change in Runoff Under Existing and Proposed Conditions

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Kent-3 514,500 3,370 77,000 78,000 1.3

Kent-4 384,000 4,970 51,000 53,000 3.9

Kent-5 474,000 1,770 71,000 71,000 0.0

MacLeod-1 554,250 1,770 83,000 83,000 0.0

MacLeod-3 274,500 1,310 41,000 41,000 0.0

MacLeod-4 298,500 2,910 45,000 46,000 2.2

MacLeod-5 641,250 3,930 96,000 97,000 1.0

Total 3,673,500 21,800 543,000 549,000 1.1

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Approvals and Authorizations

There are two instances in which underground cabling will cross agricultural drainage ditches within the Project

Area. These locations are as follows:

Shaw Ferguson Drain and Barnhart Drain at Huffs Side Road; and

Mason Drain.

Additionally, an underground conduit will be connected from the Kent Switching Station and the MacLeod

switching Station, which crosses the Barnhart Drain and Huffs Side Road, For all locations identified here, the

installation of underground cabling will be completed by directional drill (i.e., to prevent potential disturbance to

the drainage ditches) in accordance with the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Operational Statement for

High Pressure Directional Drilling.

An existing culvert crossing is located in the Barnhart Drain. Therefore, there is a possibility of it being disturbed

during the transfer of cranes to the turbine sites. If maintenance is required at this culvert crossing location, the

DFO Operational Statement for Culvert Maintenance will be followed.

Best Management Practices

Although the results presented in Table 1 demonstrate a negligible change in post-development runoff potential

(relative to existing conditions), Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented prior to and during

construction to minimize potential erosion/sedimentation and associated effects to water quality. Table 2

outlines scenarios that may be encountered during site preparation and construction of the Project and the

BMPs described in guidelines by various conservation authorities and provincial ministries (MOE, MNR) that will

be employed to mitigate the potential effects of stormwater runoff.

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Table 2: Best Management Practices to Address Potential Environmental Effects attributed to Stormwater Runoff

Scenario Best Management Practices

Construction of access roads, clearing of turbines construction and switchyard stations, and trenching for interconnection cabling will involve striping of topsoil and subsoil. The stripped soil will be stockpiled adjacent to the construction site and can be a source of sediment load to stormwater runoff if proper sediment control measures are not implemented.

Construction access or activities occurring on unpaved areas will be minimized. Where necessary, entrances adjacent to public/private roads will be gravelled/ stabilized/ compacted to minimize the tracking of sediment onto the roads. Wheel washing, street sweeping, and street cleaning will be employed to prevent sediment from entering waterways. Silt fences will be installed around staging areas and stockpiles/waste areas, and on the downstream side of disturbed construction areas such as turbine sites, substation site, access road, trenching of underground electrical collector line, lay down and temporary storage areas to provide a temporary physical barrier to sediment and to reduce runoff velocities of overland volumes. Silt fences would be either machine sliced into the soil or installed by hand. Hand-installed silt fences will have the edge buried or weighted by sand bags. Disturbed areas will be graded and seeded, as appropriate, to match existing vegetation. These areas include turbine sites, trenching of underground electrical collector line, equipment lay down and temporary storage areas and access roads. Plastic covers will be used to cover exposed soil and sand stockpiled material areas. The covers will be placed over stockpiles prior to forecast storm events, and anchored to prevent damage by wind.

Truck and trailers will be used to transport equipment and materials to the site. In addition, bulldozers and hoes will be used to strip topsoil and subsoil. There is possibility that an oil spill from the designated fuelling areas could find its way into the site stormwater runoff. Equipment and material may be stored at temporary storage areas. The storage site can be a source of potentially hazardous material release to stormwater runoff.

Equipment such as service trucks, construction equipment, etc., will not undergo routine maintenance activities at the project site. In order to perform emergency repairs on site, spill prevention measures such as drip pans will be used, and temporary plastic will be placed beneath and, if raining, over the vehicle. Equipment fuelling will only be done by fuel delivery trucks, which come on site to fuel the construction vehicles and then leave. All vehicles, construction equipments including generators/welders/pumps, and petroleum product storage/dispensing areas will be inspected regularly to detect any leaks or spills, and to identify maintenance needs to prevent leaks or spills. Any fuel or oil leaks associated with the respective equipment will be immediately repaired and the construction contractor will be notified to evaluate the situation. Vehicle fuel will be utilized by contractors and any other personnel accessing the site via vehicle and/or utilizing fuel driven equipment. The amount of fuel used in each vehicle will be commensurate for the type of work being performed and within requirements for the specific equipment operated. Excess fuels will not be stored on any vehicle.

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Scenario Best Management Practices

During construction of the project, no waste materials will be treated, stored, reused, or disposed of at the Project site. These wastes including all construction/demolition wastes composed of building materials will be shipped to an off-site waste materials disposal location for disposal in accordance with applicable laws. Contaminated surfaces will be cleaned immediately following any discharge or spill incident. Any accidental spills will be dealt with immediately in accordance with the MOE’s Spills and Discharges Reporting Protocol as required by the Ontario Environmental Protection Act (s. 92 and s. 15)

If a rainfall event occurs during the excavation for the turbine foundation, the excavated area could fill up with rainwater. This will increase sediment load in stormwater runoff, which may be deposited in nearby watercourses if proper BMPs are not implemented.

The rainwater will be pumped from the excavated area using a screen at the pump inlet and a silt bag at the outlet to collect sediment before the rainwater is released into the adjacent agricultural field. This will avoid the accumulation of sediment in stormwater runoff and subsequently prevent sedimentation in nearby watercourses.

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The implementation of appropriate BMPs and mitigation measures will preclude or minimize potential adverse

effects to sediment and/or water quality as a result of erosion/sedimentation processes. As part of the erosion

and sediment control plan, the appropriate BMPs will be implemented prior to site preparation and construction.

In addition, construction staff will continually monitor site conditions and, if unexpected conditions occur,

alternate or additional BMPs may need to be implemented at the time of construction.

We trust that the above content meets your needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not

hesitate to contact us.

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APPENDIX 3B – TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM (DEWA TER ING)

2390 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 5Z7 Tel: +1 (905) 567 4444 Fax: +1 (905) 567 6561 www.golder.com


Suncor Energy Products Inc. (Suncor) is proposing to install eight wind turbines within a 5 km2 area, referred to as the Kent Breeze Wind Farm (the Site). The location of the Site and the wind turbines are shown on Figure 1.

Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder) has been retained by Suncor to complete a desktop review of the groundwater elevation in the vicinity of the Site. The purpose of this desktop review is to determine if foundation construction for the proposed wind turbines will intercept groundwater and potential dewatering rates that may be required in

support of foundation construction.

As part of this desktop study, the following information was reviewed:

Available topographic and surficial geology mapping from MNR NRVIS database;

Available Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Water Well Records (WWR) within 500 m of the Site;

Planned excavations depths for the wind turbine foundation construction; and

Logs of eight geotechnical boreholes that were installed at each proposed turbine location.

It is to be noted that geotechnical boreholes at the proposed wind turbine locations were installed by Hatch Ltd. (Hatch). A copy of the borehole logs (attached in Appendix A) has been provided to Golder by Suncor. Golder has received no further reporting regarding Hatch’s geotechnical investigation.

Based on a review of the above information, an assessment of groundwater levels and potential dewatering requirements are provided within the technical memorandum herein.

Local Geology

Near surface soils in the vicinity of the Site, which has been mapped by the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS), is

shown on Figure 1. Based on this mapping, shallow overburden soils can generally be separated into two types:

1) Coarse-textured glaciolacustrine soils (sand to silty sand); overlying; and

DATE July 19, 2010 PROJECT No. 10-1151-0123

TO Brad West Suncor Energy Products Inc.

CC Christopher Scott, Ian Callum

FROMAlex Ivanoff, P.Geo. Stephen Di Biase, P. Geo.

[email protected]; [email protected]

DESKTOP REVIEW OF GROUNDWATER ELEVATION. KENT BREEZE WIND FARM SITE, TOWNSHIP OF CAMDEN, ONTARIO

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2) Massive well laminated soils (silt and clay).

Coarser-textured glaciolacustrine soils (shown in yellow on Figure 1) are mapped throughout the Site area. This mapping is consistent with Hatch borehole logs, which shows a thin (approximately 0.3 to 3 m) layer of sand

overlying thick deposits of silty clay. Silty clay soils extend from near ground surface to the top of bedrock, which is encountered from approximately 20 to 25 m below ground surface (bgs) in the vicinity of the Site.

It is noted that the Hatch borehole logs do not report groundwater levels observed within the geotechnical boreholes.

Topography and Drainage

Ground surface elevation contours in the vicinity of the Site are shown on Figure 2. Local terrain is flat-lying, ranging in elevation from approximately 180 to 185 metres above sea level (masl). The Thames River is the

principal water course in the area, flowing in a south westerly direction approximately 1 km south of the Site. Several surface water courses and engineered drains (e.g., Courtney Drain and Shaw-Ferguson Drain) are also located in the vicinity of the Site.

In addition to these surface water courses, several off-line ponds are located near the project area. Many are constructed ponds intended for irrigation, aesthetics and/or storm water retention.

Groundwater Elevation

As shown on Figure 2, a total of 73 MOE Water Well Records (WWR) are located within 500 m of the Site.

Depths to groundwater, which were reported in 50 of the 73 WWRs, have been summarized in Table 1. The depth to groundwater ranges from 1.5 to 10 m bgs, with a median depth of approximately 4.6 m bgs locally.

Using the reported groundwater elevations from the WWRs, groundwater elevation contours in the vicinity of the Site have also been inferred on Figure 2. The inferred groundwater elevation (or water table surface) is generally flat, ranging from approximately 180 masl near the Thames River to approximately 185 masl in the

upland areas north of the Site. These results indicate that the water table elevation is generally within 5 m of ground surface in the vicinity of the wind farm.

Potential For Construction Dewatering

Golder has been advised by Suncor that the foundation excavations required for construction of the Wind Turbines will be approximately 20 m in diameter and a depth of 2.5 m bgs. Based on the assessment provided

above, there is a relatively low potential that the depth of these excavations will intercept the water table (i.e., saturated ground conditions).

In order to confirm the water table elevation is below the base of the excavation, installation of piezometers into the shallow overburden (to a depth of approximately 3 m bgs) at each of the proposed construction locations would be required.

In the event that the proposed construction intercepts the water table elevation, construction dewatering will be required to capture groundwater inflow and/or remove direct precipitation into the excavation. Considering the

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shallow depth of dewatering and the low permeability of massive well laminated soils, dewatering rates are not

expected to exceed 50 m3/day. As such, an MOE Permit to Take Water (PTTW) is not likely required to support construction.

Limitations

This technical memorandum, which has been prepared for Suncor Energy Products Inc., represents a desktop review to determine the depth to groundwater in the vicinity of the Kent Breeze Wind Farm Site. Any use which

a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the sole responsibility of such third parties.

This report is based on data and information collected by Hatch Ltd. and provided to Golder by Suncor. Golder has completed no independent field investigation to assess hydrogeological or environmental conditions. Golder has relied in good faith on the data and information provided by Suncor and on other materials as noted in this

report. Golder has assumed that the information provided was factual and accurate. Golder accepts no responsibility for any deficiency, misstatement or inaccuracy contained in this report as a result of omissions, misinterpretations or fraudulent acts of persons interviewed or contacted.

References

Ontario Geological Survey. 2006. 1:250 000 scale bedrock geology of Ontario; Ontario Geological Survey,

Miscellaneous Release—Data 126 – Revised.

Hatch Ltd. 2010. Borehole Reports.

ADI/SMD/wlm Attachments: Table 1 Summary of MOE Water Well Record Information

Figure 1 Surficial Geology Figure 2 Groundwater Elevations and Inferred Groundwater Flow Direction

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DESKTOP REVIEW - KENT BREEZE WIND FARM SITE

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TABLES

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Well ID Date Ground Elevation1 GW elevation2 Depth to Water(m) (m) (m)

3300026 11/21/1962 182.9 178.6 4.33300027 8/23/1960 182.9 173.1 9.83300031 10/10/1949 182.9 177.7 5.23300032 12/20/1953 182.9 179.2 3.73300033 7/31/1954 182.9 173.7 9.13300034 8/18/1954 182.9 174.3 8.53300036 8/14/1962 182.9 176.2 6.73300037 9/14/1962 182.9 177.1 5.83300078 11/20/1958 184.7 182.3 2.43300084 1/26/1967 186.5 181.4 5.23300085 2/17/1967 186.5 178.6 7.93300086 8/5/1953 186.5 182.0 4.63300087 7/1/1951 185.9 183.2 2.73300088 5/12/1966 185.9 182.6 3.43300089 9/20/1960 185.9 182.3 3.73300090 10/20/1967 185.9 181.1 4.93300091 11/4/1967 185.9 181.4 4.63300115 2/10/1967 186.2 180.7 5.53300117 10/20/1960 186.8 183.8 3.03300118 8/31/1965 186.8 184.4 2.43300122 5/11/1954 185.9 184.1 1.83304903 8/7/1969 182.9 175.6 7.33305137 5/8/1970 184.4 179.8 4.63305180 10/23/1970 184.4 180.7 3.73305313 5/24/1971 185.9 182.9 3.03305708 9/15/1972 185.9 182.6 3.43305709 7/1/1972 185.9 182.6 3.43305710 6/5/1972 184.4 180.4 4.03305721 4/7/1973 185.3 177.4 7.93305820 9/11/1973 184.4 180.7 3.73305821 9/8/1973 184.4 179.5 4.93306119 12/19/1974 185.9 182.9 3.03306370 4/29/1976 184.4 182.9 1.53306481 7/20/1976 185.9 181.4 4.63306577 7/25/1977 185.9 180.7 5.23306760 5/3/1978 186.5 180.4 6.13306849 8/2/1978 189.0 187.5 1.53306869 8/1/1978 189.0 184.1 4.93306934 12/20/1978 189.0 184.1 4.93306945 11/29/1978 189.3 188.1 1.23307444 4/26/1981 185.9 183.2 2.73307445 6/8/1981 185.9 183.2 2.73307502 5/8/1981 185.9 182.9 3.03307675 9/15/1983 182.9 173.7 9.13307730 10/15/1983 182.9 178.0 4.93308157 9/11/1987 187.5 182.6 4.93308158 9/16/1987 187.8 182.9 4.93308265 5/6/1988 187.5 180.4 7.03308266 5/13/1988 187.5 181.1 6.43308299 8/16/1988 188.1 185.0 3.03308307 7/21/1988 187.5 182.9 4.6Median: 185.9 181.4 4.6

Notes:1. Based on digital elevation model (DEM)2. As reported in Ontario Ministry of Environment (MOE) Water Well Records

Table 1: Summary of MOE Water Well Record Information

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APPENDIX A Borehole Reports




APPENDIX 3C – TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM (WATER CROSSINGS)

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Introduction

Kent Breeze Corporation and MacLeod Windmill Project Inc. (the Proponent) are proposing to develop a wind

energy project in the northern portion of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The Kent Breeze Wind Farms

Project (the Project) is a Class 4 wind facility consisting of eight wind turbines with a total nameplate generating

capacity of 20 megawatts (MW).

The Project will involve the construction of turbines, access roads, and related electrical infrastructure to connect

with the Hydro One overhead transmission corridor located on approximately 436 hectares (ha) of land.

This technical memorandum summarizes correspondence between IBI Group (the Consultant for the Proponent)

and the associated Conservation Authorities regarding approvals and authorizations required for the construction

of the Project. Specifically, authorizations and approvals, or permission will be required for directional drilling

under the Shaw Ferguson and Mason Drains for the installation of underground cabling. Additional contact was

conducted with the SCRCA and LTVCA outside of conversations with the MOE. Correspondence with the

LTVCA indicates that a permit will not be required for direct drilling under the Mason Drain, but activities must

follow the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Operational Statement for High Power Direction Drilling

(DFO, 2010). Correspondence with the SCRCA indicates that a permit will be required for direct drilling under

the Shaw Ferguson Drain. Further details regarding correspondence with the local CAs is presented below and

email correspondence is attached.

Details of the site preparation and construction activities and the associated environmental effects on

watercourses can be found in the Construction Plan Report. The authorization and approvals presented here

are based on the details provided in the Construction Plan Report.

Approvals and Authorizations

Site preparation and construction activities for the Project are not expected to have negative effects on the

agricultural drains located within the Project Area. However, where improvements or construction of new water

DATE July 22, 2010 PROJECT No. 10-1151-0123

TO Brad West Suncor Energy Products Ltd.

CC Christopher Scott

FROM Andrew Evers EMAIL [email protected]

KENT BREEZE WIND FARMS CONSTRUCTION PLAN REPORT – AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS

Brad West 10-1151-0123

Suncor Energy Products Ltd. July 22, 2010

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crossings are necessary, and where harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat may occur,

authorization under the Fisheries Act by the DFO Canada may be necessary. Although all watercourse

crossings for service connections will be completed by directional drill, which will not disturb the channels, the

Operational Statement for High Pressure Direction Drilling will be used (DFO, 2010). No culverts will be installed

because directional drilling will be used.

Directional drilling for the installation of underground cabling crossing the Shaw Ferguson Drain is within the

jurisdiction of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA). Contact was made with Alison Seidler

(GIS/Resource Planner) from the SCRCA on April 28th, 2010 (see attached). A permit application will have to be

submitted to the SCRCA for direct drilling under the Shaw Ferguson Drain in accordance with Section 28 of the

Conservation Authorities Act as detailed in correspondence with Alison Seidler from the SCRCA (see attached

email). The Regulation requires that the Proponent obtain written consent from the CA prior to construction

activities in a regulated area. The permit application is available on the SCRCA’s website.

The Barnhart Drain was installed in June of 1954 as an open ditch and then subsequently closed in with

drainage tile at a later date. The drain is within the jurisdiction of the SCRCA; however it is not currently located

on SCRCA watercourse mapping (see attached). No work is expected to occur on the drain and steel plates and

extra overburden will be used to protect the integrity of the drain at the time of construction.

Directional drilling for the installation of underground cabling across the Mason Drain is within the jurisdiction of

the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA). Contact was made with Valerie Towsley (Resource

Technician) from the LTVCA on April 9th, 2010 (see attached). Through this contact, notification via email to

Valerie Towsley 30 days prior to directional drilling at the Mason Drain is required. As mentioned above, the

Operational Statement for High Pressure Direction Drilling (DFO, 2010) will have to be followed in accordance

with LTVCA approval.

Upgrades and construction of watercourse crossings will proactively consider Eastern fox snake habitat in

accordance with the Endangered Species Act (2007). Culvert maintenance, if required, will occur between June

and mid-September when temperatures are sufficiently warm so that Eastern fox snake can readily escape

disturbance or after the fall freeze when snakes are in their hibernacula.

Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be considered at the time of construction to prevent sedimentation and

erosion in the drains. For drains that have standing water at the time of site preparation and construction, the

site will be isolated upstream and downstream. Sediment and erosion control will also be monitored and actions

to prevent this will include installation of a silt fence or re-vegetation along riparian areas. All equipment arriving

at the site will be cleaned and maintained to avoid leaks (i.e., oil, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, etc.). All equipment

will be stored, maintained and refuelled at temporary storage areas away from the drains to avoid spills.

We anticipate the above meets your needs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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From: Valerie TowsleyTo: Derek DudekCc: "Muriel Andreae"Subject: RE: Kent BreezeDate: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:09:38 AM

Derek Cleaning out the e-mails. Have sites been confirmed for culvert crossing locations for this project? Ifso, are engineer reports being done up for review by the CA's? Valerie TowsleyResource TechnicianLower Thames Valley Conservation Authority100 Thames StreetChatham, OntarioN7L 2Y8 Phone: 519-354-7310 Ext.: 226Fax: 519-352-3435 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca

From: Derek Dudek [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:32 PMTo: [email protected]; [email protected]: Kent Breeze

Not sure which email address is correct. Derek Dudek MCIP, RPP IBI Group Suite 203 - 350 Oxford Street WestLondon ON N6H 1T3 Canada tel 519 472 7328 ext 230cell 519 318 0237fax 519 472 9354email [email protected] www.ibigroup.com NOTE: This e-mail message and attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. If youhave received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mailmessage. NOTE: Ce courriel peut contenir de l'information privilégiée et confidentielle. Si vous avez reçu cemessage par erreur, veuillez le mentionner immédiatement à l'expéditeur et effacer ce courriel.

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From: Alison SeidlerTo: Derek DudekSubject: RE: Kent BreezeDate: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:33:18 PM

Derek,I was referring to the Barnhart Drain depicted on your earlier version of Map 5 ProjectInfrastructure(east side of Huffs Side road). We do not have that drain on our drainage maps andso I assumed that it was an omission error on our watercourse mapping, as it is so close thewatershed divides. So to confirm there are NO culvert installations within project # 1. You just

need to apply for the directional drill under the Shaw Ferguson Drain Alison SeidlerGIS/Resources Technician St. Clair Region Conservation Authority205 Mill Pond Cres.Strathroy, OnN7G 3P9Ph:(519)245-3710 ext. 33

From: Derek Dudek [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: April-28-10 2:00 PMTo: Alison SeidlerCc: Skinner, RobinSubject: RE: Kent Breeze

Thanks Alison,To confirm, where is the culvert you are referring to off Huff’s Side Road. West side to Kent-5? West side to Kent-1?I’ve attached a slightly revised map we did after field checking the drain crossings….and it is myunderstanding that the drains along Huff that appear on the map, don’t actually exist, so no culvertis required on either side of Huffs to Kent 5 or MacLeod 1. Can you confirm where you are referring to? Derek

From: Alison Seidler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 1:49 PMTo: Derek DudekSubject: RE: Kent Breeze

Hi Derek, I apologize for the length of time it has taken to get back to you.



I have reviewed the proposed wind farm project and offer the following. The 2 proposedprojects are bisected by the watershed boundary of the St. Clair Region ConservationAuthority(SCRCA) and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority(LTVCA). I canconfirm that Project # 2 is entirely within the jurisdiction of the Lower Thames ValleyConservation . You will need to contact the LTVCA to obtain information on their permitrequirements. Within Project #1 there are is one watercourse crossing , on the Shaw Ferguson Drain(west of Huff’s road) and one culvert installation ( at the proposed access laneway off ofHuff’s Road) that will require a Permit from the SCRCA. The permit is required under theAuthority’s “Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines andWatercourse” Regulations, implemented pursuant to Section 28 of the Conservation AuthoritiesAct. The regulation requires the proponent of a development to obtain the written permission ofthe Authority prior to the commencement of development activities within a regulated area. Development activities include: the construction of a structure; placement or removal of fill; re-grading; altering a watercourse or shoreline in any manner; or interfering with the function of awetland.

In addition the Authority has a Level II Agreement with the Department of Fisheries andOceans (DFO) and is responsible for assessing any proposed works with respect to potentialimpact on fish or fish habitat. It should be expected that any project proposing a potentialnegative impact on fish or fish habitat would be referred to DFO for their review. You can download a permit application from the SCRCA website at www.scrca.on.ca. oralternatively I can forward an application to you either by email or mail. The fee for thisapplication is $150 ( $50 per directional drill review and $100 for the culvert installation) .Cheques can be made payable to the St. Clair Regional Conservation Authority. In support of your completed application, please provide the following information:

1. Drawing/details (dimensions, embedding depth, location.etc) of the proposedstructures (please reference other significant features);

2. Grading /fill details;3. Sediment/erosion control methods;4. Details of the construction and installation techniques.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Alison SeidlerGIS/Resources Technician St. Clair Region Conservation Authority

http://www.scrca.on.ca/

205 Mill Pond Cres.Strathroy, OnN7G 3P9Ph:(519)245-3710 ext. 33

From: Derek Dudek [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: March-26-10 2:45 PMTo: Alison SeidlerSubject: Kent Breeze As we just discussed. Derek Dudek MCIP, RPP IBI Group Suite 203 - 350 Oxford Street WestLondon ON N6H 1T3 Canada tel 519 472 7328 ext 230cell 519 318 0237fax 519 472 9354email [email protected] www.ibigroup.com NOTE: This e-mail message and attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. Ifyou have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. NOTE: Ce courriel peut contenir de l'information privilégiée et confidentielle. Si vous avez reçu cemessage par erreur, veuillez le mentionner immédiatement à l'expéditeur et effacer ce courriel.


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APPENDIX 3D – TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM (RESPONSE TO WATER-TAKING INQUIRY)

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Introduction The purpose of this technical memorandum is to address questions posed by Ministry of the Environment (MOE) in a letter dated October 15, 2010 with regard to potential water takings for the Kent Breeze Wind Farms Project. The MOE requested that confirmation be provided to show that water taking activities will be less than 50,000 L/day. As stated in Technical Bulletin 2: Guidance for preparing the Design and Operations Report (Section 6.1) and Technical Bulletin 3: Guidance for Preparing the Construction Plan Report (Section 2.3) as part of Ontario Regulation 359/09, a Permit to Take Water (PTTW) is not required under the Ontario Water Resources

Act. However, upon construction, Suncor Energy Products Inc. (Suncor) will follow the guidance for application for a PTTW as published in the Permit to Take Water Manual (2005, publication 4932e), as necessary.

Potential Effects of Water Takings In addition, the MOE requested that potential environmental effects of water takings and mitigation measures be addressed.

Where required, dewatering for turbine foundation construction has the potential to temporarily alter shallow groundwater flow to waterbodies, watercourses and wetlands. Although dewatering activities would only occur until foundations are completed (approximately 4 months) or until groundwater levels receded to a suitable depth, a measurable change in local well levels and groundwater flow in the immediate vicinity of excavations and potentially for a period of 7 months afterward (4 months of drawdown from dewatering plus 3 months of water level recovery) could occur.

Subsequent release of pumped water from foundation dewatering to discharge areas can cause overland sediment transport to waterbodies, while direct discharge to waterbodies could introduce suspended sediments, resuspend bedload materials, and affect watercourse hydrology and water temperature near the point of discharge.

Mitigation Measures

All reasonable and practical measures will be used to manage takings efficiently to maximize the availability of water for existing or potential uses and to sustain ecosystem integrity. Natural functions of the local ecosystem

DATE October 18, 2010 PROJECT No. 10-1151-0123

TO Chris Scott Suncor Energy Products Inc.

CC Brad West, Suncor; Kristina Rudzki, MOE

FROM Andrew Evers EMAIL [email protected]

RESPONSE TO THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT RE: WATER TAKINGS FOR THE KENT BREEZE WIND FARMS PROJECT

Chris Scott 10-1151-0123 Suncor Energy Products Inc. October 18, 2010

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will be protected by monitoring local groundwater levels, and utilizing pumping systems and pipelines to minimize erosion, sedimentation, flooding and surface water quality impacts.

If possible, the initial discharge point will be a constructed sump area or a vegetated buffer or woodlot with a low slope to reduce flow rates and minimize erosion of the soil surface.

We trust that the above meets your expectations. However, please do not hesitate to contact the above with any questions.

References Ministry of the Environment (MOE). 2010. Technical Bulletin 2: Guidance for preparing the Design and Operations Report. March 1, 2010. PIBS 7437e.

Ministry of the Environment (MOE). 2010. Technical Bulletin 3: Guidance for preparing the Construction Plan Report. March 1, 2010. PIBS 7438e.

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